I am a CMF missionary among the Turkana people of Kenya. I have served there since 1996. My primary work has been in Adult Literacy. In 2009 I began teaching English to our Turkana church leaders.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Truck!

Well, it is time to tell about my truck. The Lord has always been so good in providing for my every need. I hope that all of you realize the same is true for you too! Before I even arrived in Kenya, I heard about a vehicle that the Maasai team of CMF was going to sell. It is a 2004 Toyota Hilux, double-cab, four wheel drive vehicle. That is almost exactly like my former truck. There are a few significant differences. This one is of course newer :). It also has two bucket seats in front instead of one bench seat. It has a better suspension which means it has a better ride. That is nice to have since the road to Turkana is only getting worse not better! It has power steering which is very important for my poor shoulder and it has air conditioning which is an added bonus in the heat of Turkana! It does have a fiberglass shell over the back end. The difference is that it has some side seats in it. I am not sure yet if I like them, but they are there anyway. It will be good for hauling people but maybe not so good for hauling things or charcoal. There are few little things that need to be fixed up, but all in all it is a true blessing. I am so glad that I did not have to go shopping for a vehicle in Nairobi! The new ones were way out of my price range, but this one is just right! So, give thanks with me that the Lord provided again for my vehicle need! It is hard to imagine another name for this truck other than JJ #2 (Jehovah Jireh - the Lord provides), but if any of you think of a name you think I should consider, then let me know. I will be happy to consider all entries. Sorry, I don't know how to post pictures when I send my blog as an e-mail so you will have to wait for a prayer newsletter to see it. It is white (like most vehicles here in Kenya) with a couple of gold stripes down each side. I guess that is all for now. I hope to write again later this week! Blessing on you all as you celebrate Thanksgiving. Add in a praise for God's provision in all of our lives!!!!